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Happy Thursday friends!!!!
here’s a mix of some throwbacks on this fine Thursday. I took a few skips on the iPod to find this one. This is one of the first really long collabo tracks I can remember. and its classic–would I give you anything else?

I mean can it get any better than De La Soul, [...]

“I don’t need nothing else, all I need is you; why don’t you just stay with me?!”

I did know there was a video for this song! I looooove this song! my favorite by NeYo. His first CD was such a banger!
I think this was his first video, but So Sick became a bigger single. I [...]

“Somethin he could recognize, somethin he could feel…”


yo!
Life… ain’t meant to come around twiiiice
Yeah, that’s why I gotta get it right
They said I got it honest now I gotta give it LIFE
But sleep on it, that’s why God give you night
I mean, I had a dream that, God gave me FLIGHT
Too fly for my own [...]

this is one sexy song. and no, its not Trey Songz “I Invented Sex”
this one is one of the reasons I was loving on some Drake hard, before he blew up and errythang that is.
Come right here.
Put your bag down.
Took a night off for you.
Go ahead and turn the light off, but keep your heels [...]

Estelle - Wait A Minute (Just A Touch) - Official Video

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so I heard this song for the first time this morning driving to work. on the Steve Harvey Morning Show.

I'm not sure how I feel about it, but I do know that I like the words. You all know I love Michael with my whole heart (I'm being serious here) and his music is HUGE on the life soundtrack, but I don't think I'm going to see this movie. I mean, I'm sad just thinking about it. When it comes on DVD I may buy it though. I just can't see myself having this moment in a theatre--even if it is the King of Pop. I mean most other concerts are HBO specials, not feature films. As much as Michael's shows have never been like "other concerts", I don't think I can do it.

**edited to add** I forgot that the concert never actually took place, so this film is just of the rehearsals--which I'm sure are introspective, but I don't know if its something I want to see on the big screen. I watched a review for the show on GMA, and Chris Connelly said it was good. I'll wait for some reviews from peers.

so anyway, here are the lyrics. And then the song.

This is it, here I stand
I’m the light of the world, I feel grand
Got this love I can feel
And I know yes for sure it is real

And it feels as though I’ve seen your face a thousand times
And you said you really know me too yourself
And I know that you have got addicted with your eyes
But you say you gonna live it for yourself.

I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thught that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand

This is it, I can say,
I’m the light of the world, run away
We can feel, this is real
Every time I’m in love that I feel

And I feel as though I’ve known you since 1,000 years
And you tell me that you’ve seen my face before.
And you said to me you don’t wnat me hanging round
Many times, wanna do it here before

I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thught that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand

let me tell what I aint...

I ain't no ordinary nigga
Look around, this ain't what ordinary gets you
Extraordinary figures
I'm an extra-ordinary nigga

 
I love this song!!!!

so I was reading the comments of my last post about Jay and BP3 in particular and I decided to listen to my Jay playlist to see what would pop out as some of my favorites versus songs I didn't like for whatever reason. So in my search of a more recent Jay since he did say "Hov on that new shit, Niggas like how come, Niggas want my old shit, buy my old albums" I didn't want to pick anything TOO old. I understand growth, you can't rap about hustlin your entire life--but for me its not even what you say but HOW you say it, and a song is more than lyrics (I know, right, coming from me. lol) so if it doesn't flow right for me, the cadence and production, its just a bit off I'm immediately not a fan. But THIS song, is it.

I love American Gangster but this is hands down my favorite song on that project, and it has actually made my top 10--i can't possibly only have 10 favorites by him? its just...does it for me.

"Friends are the family that you choose"-UNKNOWN
I've always liked this quote. I know some folks that say their siblings are their best friends and I've always admired that. I think its great to grow up with someone and actually get along! I know more folks that love their siblings, but don't really LIKE em that much, or just don't see it in a friendship kinda way: its family, so its more, but its different. For those of you with siblings I don't know which side you fall, on, but regardless, we all have something in common: friends. our chosen family. this song is for them.



I don't know what I'd ever do without you
From the beginning to the end
You've always been here by my side
So I'll call you my best friend
Through the good times and the bad ones
Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes and
That's you as my best friend

now that's usually what I say, aloud or in my mind when I hear "the jam". The jam is the song that for whatever reason is the one that makes you get up off your butt acting saditty poo and go on to the dance floor and do your thing. its usually the song that makes you do a bit more than the 2 step special, this one makes you really cut a rug, sing at the top of your lungs and some whatever else is your steelo.

but this post isn't about those songs necessarily. This post is about THEME SONGS. Every woman has a song that is her ANTHEM; now I'm not talking Irreplaceable or Singles Ladies, but I mean an anthem that when you hear it you think its played just.for.you.

This Yo Gotti character got girls thinking they are 5 Star Chicks and, while I think the concept is hood, that's a good example.  One of my faves used to be "Bad Bitch" by Webbie. #dontjudgeme. I have my hood moments!! lmao




But seriously here is my list, finally. REECIE'S THEME SONGS:

"That girl thinks that she's so fine
That soon she'll have my mind
That girl thinks that she's so smart
That soon she'll have my heart...

That girl thinks that she's so bad
She'll change my tears from joy to sad
She says she keeps the upper hand
'Cause she can please her man
She doesn't use her love to make him weak
She uses love to keep him strong
And inside me there's no room for doubt
That it won't be too long"- That Girl, Stevie Wonder. My #1 theme song...



There She Goes- Babyface: could just be the Neptunes beat, but when I heard this song I immediately put it on "the list"

Bad Girl-Usher: those that know me already knew this one. this is also one of my in the club "oooooooh shit!" songs. gotta get up and do my thing. Sing with me: "whatchall know about a, supermodel"

Bossy-Kelis: *hangs head* I know its cliche, but this really was my song!

Being a Girl-Van Hunt: "Every once-in-awhile you meet a chile, that drives you wild, with unmistakable, downtown style...she just can’t help being a girl, she just can

 



 I've been looking for THE SONG all day that would motivate my writing. and I've found it.

When talking to people about my life I often mention that I used to be really selfish. Well I'll say Im not REALLY selfish anymore, just kinda selfish. But its not that I didn't care about other people, I just cared about me a LOT more. *kanye shrug*

I am an only child and I heard my entire childhood and adolescence how thats the reason why I'm selfish, and how completely horrible it is. As a kid, I didn't want to share my toys with my cousins--or if I did, it was only CERTAIN toys.

I was spoiled and had tons of toys, and it could be a game I hadn't played with for months, but let so in so pick that one and NO! you can't have that.  one of the reasons I want to have more than one child--please, be better than me. be required to share on a regular basis, which I was not. I spent a lot of time alone, everything had a place and was readily available when I wanted it. I actually spend a lot of time alone now. hmmm.

But despite all of that, I had to learn to share. and I still don't really like it, I mean like I said, I'll do it, but certain things, no--you can't drink up my Simply Apple juice if you stay at my house. I'm sorry, but that's my shit and its not cheap.   You CAN have some Tropicana though! let me stop- I dont' even buy Tropicana any more, and THAT shit is OD expensive too. lol. why is juice like damn near 4 dollars? ugh. Funny thing is I want whatever it is YOU have, I want it and don't want to be told no. lmao. SHARE WITH ME!!!I only do this with food, btw--but I told yall I'm greedy right?

I talk to or read about/watch talk shows about people who have let themselves go, don't know how to care about themselves; saying they have always looked out for other people first, neglected themselves and I don't get that. I mean, I GET IT, but its never been my reality. I love people, I care deeply. I'm a Libra, I thrive in relationships and enjoy a kin

"...but in spite all of the bullshit we on our back staring at the stars above (aww man) Talkin bout what we gonna be when we grow up I said what you wanna be, she said, "Alive"
It made me think for a minute, then looked in her eyes..."


My first song of the morning. I knew I wanted to write today, but wasn't sure what about exactly--then this song inspired me. I don't talk about them often, but Outkast is one of my favorite groups. I am of course partial to mostly east coast hip hop but I loved Outkast immediately. The first time I heard Players Ball and Southernplayalistic...dope. But anyways this song, titled above, I love because Andre 3000 tells a good story--his verse made me think and it made me love them even more, and of course it features Slick Rick, who is known as "The Storyteller".

Thinking about this song, and on the slight buzz of Hip Hop Honors last night--just had me feeling very nostalgic for the music I grew up listening too. It made me realize I really appreciate hip hop that tells a story, something that is so lyrically on point yet gives you introduction, body and conclusion. I mean anyone can rap--and have a nice flow about BS, but what are you exactly saying?! if its lyrically tight and the flow is on point? If I can close my eyes and SEE it?  Which brings me to one of my favorites, BIG. I love Big because he was great at telling a story. I mean one of my favorites--I Got A Story to  Tell. Warning? What's Beef? so many songs.

But back to Kast. Aquemini is my favorite album of theirs, ATLiens close second. So most of my favorites will be from these two, even though I rocked with their debut, and Speakerboxx/The Love Below--I can't say I was too strong on Stankonia or Idlewild. sorry. I posted awhile ago about Goodie Mob and their Dungeon Family crew--and nobody commented on that post *click here*, which was pretty strange to me, but anyway...

Elevators: do I really have to even explain why I love this? I remember when this came out i

I woke up early on my born day, 28 years of blessing, an essence of adolescence leaves my body, now I'm fresh...
and I'm out...holla! happy birthday to me! I'm so vain...so yes this song is about me! :-)

I just hit that chick...y'all know the rest. :-)

 

that song came on the radio yesterday and coupled with the influx of "homewrecker" stories I've been reading it the blogsphere...it got me to thinking. no this post isn't about cheater songs--too easy! and typical. This is the get that broad or dude served or go talk shit and cry in the corner, take your pick post.

now I'm not calling out any names Alicia Keys/Gabrielle Union but obviously there is some tension in the air regarding women that date men that are married--separated or otherwise. This post isn't really about that either. But imagine you are the MAIN--the one thats getting cheated on, or there's just something suspect going on thats not respecting your gangsta. You know you'd wanna beat a bish down, least pinch her or something. And your man too of course--I'm equal opportunity over here. Wanting to and actually doing, ok two DIFFERENT things. I'm of the school of thought that nobody is too old to get their ass handed to them, I don't  suggest going around balling up your fist everytime someone makes you mad but...in certain situations I'll just say, it may not be right, BUT I UNDERSTAND.

 first song that comes to mind, by my homegirl Miss Teedra:

You Better Tell Her: pretty self explanatory. check yo hoe, before I do. LOL

Gettin in the way-Jill Scott: "I'm go take you out in the middle of the street and whoop yo tail for all this worth, 5.99 or something like that" Jill doesn't make those kinda songs anymore, lol.

Who Is She to You-Brandy: before I even uncover the dirt, I peeped how she was giving you goo-goo eyes over there. sup with that? hmmm. lol. Linked is the remix ft Usher--defending the man position. I'm amused by his verse now considering that "Papers" joint dropped yesterday.

Don't Mess With Me (heartbreaker) -Lil Kim: this is a SIMS video linked and its pretty funny.

It's a Wrap-MJB: you know Mary has a song for everything, lol.

Take This Ring-Toni Braxton: "tonight I'm

...And I Don't Belong To You (And I Don't Belong To You Baby)
No Matter How Hard We Try (We Try)
We're Still On Borrowed Time
You Still Go Home To Her (You Still Go Home To Her)
So You Can't Belong To Me (You Can't Belong To Me)
Although Our Love Feels So Right
We're Still On Borrowed Time




Nicole Wray, "Borrowed Time" from her debut Make It Hot. this came out when I was in hs. I loved this CD!

appropriate Throwback Thursday song considering cheaters is a popular subject this week. Am I sick of it? yes, but no, I don't have any suggestions. lol. Celeb gossip is starting to annoy me, and everyone wanting to be an expert on what other people should live their lives. I'm me, so of course I have an opinion, but I know it isn't gonna change a thing so, there it is. I guess its interesting dialogue, for...someone. I'm also tired of hearing about this damn H1N1 vaccine! good gracious! either get it or don't, but damn. BTW, I never get flu shots and I'm not about to start this season.

In the meanwhile. I'm about to hit up the HuffPo, NYT for some different info to fill my brain with today...and of course some more throwback thursday...



"even if they don't understand the flow, the understand the dough"

hey papi! an example of Jay giving one of his songs to Bleek to help him have a hit. Bless Bleek's heart. So cute, and so rich. He's in Jay's will after all. I say he has it made. *cue 50s "have a baby by me baby* I kid, I kid. I think we'd make some purty babies though. just sayin.



I recently checked the iPod and couldn't BELIEVE I didn't have Janet on there! so I pulled out my cd, and uploaded it immediately. good times.



yes! this is the Whitney I love. *sigh* this is what Pop music should sound like, all syrupy sweet and stuff. lol. LOVES 80s Whit Whit the most...



"oh la oh la ay! "

was a huge Kid N Play fan back in the day. Salt N Pepa too, of course. I used to be a dancer when I was little--no not taking classes but a "get in the middle of the living

today is October 1st. Libra season is here!  yeah, I know there are September Libras but--since I rep for October I don't really care about them right now! its officially fall, its gotten cooler--even here, and I'm just ready to embrace the season.

Today's song is one of my personal theme songs (post coming soon about those!) and to me it just epitomizes the mentality of a Libra. We are known for a few things, mostly seeking balance in our lives (i.e. the scales), and being incredibly indecisive!

Indecisive should be my middle name. I hate having to pick where to eat, what to do, where to go. HATE IT. not because I don't have ideas or suggestions, but because I have TOO MANY. I can't ever choose! I always tell others to "just pick something", but because I'm also picky (terrible combo huh?) I'm usually not satisfied with their choice.

ah, to be me. Yesterday I had some one on one time with Ms. Badu and this song came on. its been one of my favorites since the very first time I heard it--I remember I got the Baduizm CD back in high school and this song, and "No Love" were my immediate favorites. Maybe I was going through something at the time, not sure but I do know I liked these songs more than the main singles. Badu is my girl, DEFINITELY one of my favorite artists out. so here we go.... Sometimes...

Ye yo ye yo ye yo ye yo

Sometimes...
I don't love you anymore
Sometimes, I'm in love with you
Sometimes, I think that I'm going mad
Sometimes,
I do
well

Meanwhile...
You been runnin' through my dome
Meanwhile, Won't leave me alone
Ooh chile...
Why it got to be this way
Ooh chile, gone on!

Can you tell me where, oh where
Oh where, oh where?
WHERE DID THE LOVE GO

Sometimes...
I think that you're draining me
Sometimes, I want you at home
Sometimes, I feel like forgiving you
Sometimes, I don't

Meanwhile...
I cannot blame you, my love
Meanwhile, I'm sitting here alone
Ooh chile...
This love affair ain't what it was
Ohh chile, gone on
Can you tell me where, oh wher

"Take my money, my house and my car, for one hit of you, you can have it all baby...."

This.

I can't believe I fixed my fingers to type about 112 and did NOT show respect to my boos! the best to ever do it! (clearly my opinion only, so feel free to NOT debate me on this). Before One-Tweezie, Dru Hill, Jagged Edge, Day 26...there was Jodeci! Now I know Guy was before them, but this here MY juke joint, and I loved Jodeci more. so there! Jodeci had a style about them that just did it for me. Devante Swing was hot on the production, K-Ci and Jojo hot on the vocals, and Mr. Dalvin was just hot. LOL. Na, I believe he did some instrumentation as well as background vocals.

These dudes are truly active participants in my life's soundtrack.  I had the first joint on tape, then upgraded to CDs. I would play them over and over, and while yes I was just a shortie, I know when music sounds good--even if they were talking about stuff I had not ever done before.

I remember many many years ago I saw Jodeci live, and Boys II Men for that matter as they both opened for the Hammer's 2 Legit 2 Quit tour. I had to have still been in elementary school? I don't even know. My stepdad and I went, and I wasn't paying either much mind because back then I was all about Hammer, LOL. But of the two I definitely gave more looks to B2M simply because I looooved me some "Motownphilly" back in the day. They also used "Its So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" as our elementary graduation song--I'm so serious.  Anyway, I can admit back then I wasn't no parts of checking for Jodeci.

But as I got older and started listening to the music, actually understanding the lyrics...Jodeci quickly became favorites of mine. And while I am fans of all of their CDs....the best hands down, a certified CLASSIC is Diary of a Mad Band.

The song above is hands down my  absolute favorite, and it still gets regular rotation on my ipod. I don't think I've ever stopped listening to this song since the CD came out in

so I was talking to my homie Streetz about trife songs because for some strange reason I love them. LOL. I told him "they say all the things you want to say, but just don't." and its true. I thought of posting about my favorite trife songs but that would be like 100% songs about cheating, and that's pretty boring. so I just decided to make a list of questionable lyrics instead...

well  this list is not to be confused with crass per se, but just some things that make you PAUSE...or if a guy said these things to me I'd say uhhh....come again? LOL not saying I'd be mad but....

let's see:
"I been doing these things for you, now what you gon' do for me?
I ain't trying to spend no cash if you ain't spending that ass, no
I been doing these thing for you, now what you gon' do for me?
I ain't going down on you if you ain't going down on me, no
I been doing these things for you, now what you gon' do for me?
Say you wanna take first-class trips, well I wanna work those first-class hips, yes I do
I been doing these things for you, (yeah) now what you gon' do for me?
You wanna ride all in my truck, but you don't wanna let me **** you, don't you say no tonight..."
Now this right here^^? I know this stuff crosses A LOT of minds...but I hate the way it SOUNDS.  Demanding sex is not the move. Ever. Kelly knows better...I hollered at "well I wanna work them first class hips" though, first time I heard it...but please, don't repeat any of these lines men, ever in life. which goes into the next one...
"I feel like its still bitches that owe me sex.."
*blank stare*

This Kanye line was turned into a the hook for a song by my dudes Oceans 7. Now I don't know if you all know how much I love Johnta, he sang that damn song but still....I'm not a fan! "the only thing bigger than my records is my ego". Well it just might have to be for you to sing a song like this....
"Spread for me."
Who told 3Stacks that this was acceptable? hahaha. no for real.

"don't want to come on too strong, but

I was just a lonely person with a lonely heart
And I was hopin' there could one day be
Be a chance for me to...Get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
But, wait for love and you're gonna get the
Chance to love - wait for love, wait for love...

shout out to my homie Cryssy for posting this song on facebook that made me make a mental note to one day post about songs that make me cry --I promise even though I post a lot of sad songs on here, there are only a handful that just make me a bucket of tears. like THIS SONG? I get emotional no matter when/where/why I listen to it.  I could explain why it makes me feel the way I feel, but I don't really KNOW what that feeling is but I do know that the reason is just too personal  to share to be quite honest.

not sad tears, but the song just does it for me. RIP Lutha. this is my favoritest song by him ever.

Knowing love the way I do
I can say for certain that it's true
There's a chance for me and you
I surely feel like the time is near
The picture in my mind is very clear
I think love has brought us here

I remember not too long ago
I was just a lonely person with a lonely heart
And I was hopin' there could one day be
Be a chance for me to...

Get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
But, wait for love and you're gonna get the
Chance to love - wait for love, wait for love
Ooh my

When you take the chance on love you see
It's not a waste of time if you truly believe
The impossible can be
So hold on tight if you think you're right
'Cause nothing hurts as bad as when you see
You gave up too easily

Now I remember spending all my time
On a dream that kept me wishing that you could be mine
And I was hopin' there could one day be
Be a chance for me to...

Get the love that I'd been missin'
Sometimes love takes a long time
But, wait for love and you're gonna get the
Chance to love - wait for love, wait for love
Ooh my

I never stopped believing there could one day be
Be a cha

'cause nothing even matters...at all...

See I don't need no alcohol
Your love makes me feel ten feet tall
Without it I'd go through withdrawal
'Cause nothing even matters at all...



so this song came on and I GOT HELLA SAD! D'angelo (804 stand up) and L-Boogie? shiiiiiiit. I miss these nigs! ugh. Why are they doing this to us.....my man was supposed to be releasing James River this year...so, whats good with that?

I don't even know about anything with Lauryn, but I'd like to see her make a comeback a la Whitney Houston. I was listening to "Ready or Not" the other day and thinking she was sooooo dope. And The Miseducation was one of my favorites, ever in life.

anyway...here  are a couple bangers from my folk!

Tell Him--this is one of my spiritual secular songs. man these words! lawd I'm about to have church! "...See what we now know is nothing compared, to the love that was shown when our lives were spared, and tell him...tell him I need him, tell him I love him [tell him], and it'll be alright"

Lady-- looking like a Biggie video...love this video because its FAMILIAR to me...I know all the spots this was filmed--the old Westover theatre, Southside Plaza (aka da plaza for us SS folks)...

The Sweetest Thing--my favorite L-Boogie song, I think. LOL. "the sweetest thing I've ever known was like the kiss on the collarbone..."

Shit, Damn, Motherfucker--song is just crucial.

Ex-Factor--another crucial song. "loving you is like a battle, and we both end up with scars..." Forgot all about this video! she looked so pretty...I worshipped L in high school, and I thought about growing locs like hers...

Crusin'--great remake. love this.

Killing Me Softly--I know its Fugees, but damn if this didn't go sooooo hard when it came out. ONE TIME! TWO TIME! I would sing the hell outta this song all loud and just KNEW that I sounded good. I just did the same as I typed this post, lol.  Lord, I miss the 90s like crazy.

Devil's Pie--Belly is a movie I love to hate. the act

but I can't stop listening to "LOL smiley face". ugh. I hate me. LOL. Gucci's verse isn't even that bad, but Souja boy, iCan't do it to myself. he sucks.

I feel like having a Throwback Thursday, who's with me?!

ok what's on my the soundtrack today....let's hit the 90's music mix on the ipod and see what comes up...

Spread My Wings-Troop! ok I looooooved this song. I  remember my cousin Jason and I would sing this song and dance like fools!



All of My  Days -Changing Faces ft. R. Kelly & Jay Z: you really can't lose with this song! its featuring Kells and Jay! greatness. I remember being in 7th grade and my classmate Cassaundra and I would joke and call ourselves Changing Faces.

Award Tour -A Tribe Called Quest: I love this song. and they don't shout out VA until the very end!

 

Call Me -Too Short & Lil Kim: this song, this song, this song. I swear I didn't pick ANY of these songs, they came on shuffle, LOL. I still know all the words. I was a big Kim fan back in the day, when it was cool to be crass. This is one of the nastiest songs of my youth.

 

well there we go! enough for today. Today is my Friday so I'll wish everyone a happy labor day weekend now!